Cybersecurity Advisory Manager

Job no: 0061743
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Cybersecurity
Salary: Senior Manager

• Lead cybersecurity efforts, providing crucial insights and deploying skilled consultants for optimal cybersecurity outcomes
• Drive innovative secure solutions by aligning patterns with the University environment, enhancing cybersecurity readiness, and technological advancements proactively
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About the Role
As the Cybersecurity Advisory Manager, you play a key role in directing our organisation's cybersecurity efforts under the guidance of the Associate Director of Cybersecurity Advisory. Your leadership ensures optimal cybersecurity outcomes through skilled consultant deployment, aligning secure patterns with the University environment, and driving innovative secure solutions by eliminating legacy technologies. Your proactive approach significantly enhances cybersecurity readiness and technological advancements for the institution.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide direction in cybersecurity efforts, collaborating on strategy with the Associate Director of Cybersecurity
• Lead ongoing cybersecurity activities, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
• Ensure cybersecurity advice fits the University's unique requirements
• Identify and address security risks, driving innovation for enhanced cybersecurity

Who we are looking for
You will have proven leadership in effectively managing cybersecurity consultants, strategic thinking to develop comprehensive cybersecurity strategies aligned with organisational goals, and familiarity with the academic environment's unique challenges. You should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey complex cybersecurity concepts and build strong collaborative relationships across the organisation.

You will also have:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience thereafter, or demonstrated extensive expertise and leadership in the field of Cybersecurity
• Well demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, with a track record of successfully leading and advising on cybersecurity initiatives in a complex organizational setting
• A demonstrated track record of driving innovation in cybersecurity, including the ability to identify and eliminate legacy technologies and champion the adoption of cutting-edge solutions to enhance security posture

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

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What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.